Camera Corner: Big Smallies, First Bear, Montana Mule Deer

February 21, 2017 By Scott Bernarde

Game & Fish's popular Camera Corner is where readers share their photos from successful trips in the field or on the water.

Here are more images recently shared with us:

14-year-old Jensen with 180-pound black bear. (Reader submitted)

First Bear

14-year old Jensen and his older brother Jacob were hunting black bear on private land. They waited 3 hours before a bear showed up standing on it's hind legs and sniffing the air. A well-placed shot from a .308 rifle, and 30 minutes of tracking a short trail later, they found the 180 lb bear at the bottom of a creek bed.

Taken At: Pickens SC

Taken On: 10/20/2016

With: Jensen Keller

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Taken Nov. 26, 2016, Highwood Mountains, Montana (Reader submitted)

Montana Muley

Isaac punched his tag at first light, on the last weekend of the season. He anchored this bruiser with his .270 Winchester.

Taken At: Highwood Mountains, Montana

Taken On: 11/26/2016

With: Isaac Zorner

Nothing better than catching big smallies. (Reader submitted)

Shenandoah Smallie

Went fishing on the Shenandoah river with a friend. We came up on some moving water. I pictched my bait and she nailed it. I fought here for a few minutes before landing the fish. What an awesome fight! Nothing better than catching big smallies..The fish was caught on a Double D Custom Jigs hand dipped tube. A local Va bait maker out of Edinburg Va!

Taken At: South fork Shenandoah

Taken On: 02/18/2017

With: Brad Carter

Caught on the White River in Indianapolis. (Reader submitted)

Indy Smallmouth

I was fishing the White River in Indianapolis on a warm September morning and caught this smallmouths on a Mepps spinner. That morning I also caught two 3 lb and two 4 lb smallmouths. The largest fist was around 6 lbs if not over.

Taken At: White River Indianapolis

Taken On: 09/15/2016

With: Joshua C Riggin

Shot in Ravenna, Texas (Reader submitted)

Family Land Buck

Shot on family land chasing doe have seen him in previous year and couldn't catch up to him

Taken At: Ravenna, Texas

Taken On: 12/28/2016

With: Dylan Jones

Lew's Custom Pro Gen 3

Other

Light up the Salt

Other

Light up the Salt

A day of saltwater fishing often starts before sunup and can continue until well after dark. Flashlights—whether they be handheld or hands-free models—are vital items for safety and success in the salt. In this episode, we take a close look at several models from Streamlight that are up for the task.

Fishing

Caring for the Catch

Fishing

Caring for the Catch

Many saltwater species are excellent on the table, but only if you care for and clean them properly. Preparing your catch for a meal starts as soon as you land the fish, and knowing how to properly clean it back at the dock is vital in ensuring the best flavor. In this episode, we detail steps that will help you turn your catch into memorable meals.

Fishing

Snook on the Hook

Fishing

Snook on the Hook

The snook is an ambush predator of the saltwater shallows, often hiding among mangroves and attacking prey as it swims by or is swept past by current. Finding spots where snook like to hide is key to catching them, and in this episode we slide in next to an gnarly edge of mangroves and make precise drifts with our baits to pull fish from the cover.

Guns

TriStar Cobra III Field Pump Super Compact .410

Guns

TriStar Cobra III Field Pump Super Compact .410

With a 13-inch length of pull and 18 1/2-inch barrel, the Super Compact version of the Cobra III pump shotgun from TriStar is sized just right for young or small-framed shooters. We spent a few minutes with Eric Renander of TriStar to get a closer look at this new .410 bore and discovered it has many of the features found on full-size shotguns, which hunters of all ages will appreciate.

Gear

Federal Premium Freight Train Copper Sabot Slug

Gear

Federal Premium Freight Train Copper Sabot Slug

One of the most high-tech shotgun slugs to hit the market, the Freight Train is a polymer-tipped copper projectile designed for greater penetration and accuracy. We talked to Adam Moser from Federal Ammunition to get details on not only the slug, but also its wad and sabot, and to find out what the new Freight Train has to offer deer hunters.

Fishing

Saltwater Setup

Fishing

Saltwater Setup

Keep things simple when it comes to tackle for the salt by choosing one general-purpose rod and reel combo that will serve for a variety of gamefish and presentations both inshore and offshore. In this episode, Capt. George Gozdz provides tips on how to make that selection, and we put the combo to the test against sailfish, tarpon, snook and more.

Fishing

Jacks to the Max

Fishing

Jacks to the Max

The jack crevalle often doesn't get the respect it deserves when compared to species like sailfish and snook, but jacks can provide thrilling action on light tackle—especially when fishing topwater baits. In this episode, we go in pursuit of jacks to show you why these ravenous brawlers are well worth your time and attention.

Gear

Beilue's Best from ICAST 2024: Baits & Tackle

Gear

Beilue's Best from ICAST 2024: Baits & Tackle

FFS (forward facing sonar) techniques dominated the new lure offerings at ICAST in Orlando. Here's a sampling of intriguing new fishing products at the annual trade show.

Gear

Beilue's Best from ICAST 2024: Reels

Gear

Beilue's Best from ICAST 2024: Reels

Finesse tactics continue to have impact on new bass gear. Of course, not everything in bass fishing is driven by finesse, so here's a sampling of some of the latest in freshwater fishing reels.

Gear

Beilue's Best from ICAST 2024: Rods

Gear

Beilue's Best from ICAST 2024: Rods

Rod builders continue to gravitate toward accommodating lighter finesse techniques. Here's a small sampling of the best new fishing rods from this year's show.

Fishing

The Fight is On

Fishing

The Fight is On

Saltwater gamefish like sailfish, mahi-mahi and jack crevalle are known for their blistering runs, acrobatic jumps and powerful surges that will tire your arms and test your strength. Successfully landing these species requires careful attention to fighting technique, and in this episode we'll highlight tips that will help you win the battle.